desert camping requirements?

BWS

hey there........im planning to go camping overnight in the desert with a few friends in the winter.....what would the essential requirements be? im talking about an arabian desert......im 16,and my friends' ages are 17,19,19, and 20.....as of now we're planning to do some BBQ-ing, and apart from that we're planning to take a tent and sleeping bags,loads of water,some first aid and food,a boombox,spare clothes, a handycam,an ice box for beers ,and a couple of biker chains and the like (just in case...itz the desert!!)...............we're gonna be taking a 4WD like a cadillac escalade or a dodge ram or durango.........

so what else do you think we should take? and what kinda stuff should we look out for? what kinda stuff poses danger in the desert?

and one more thing....this is a question for the xperienced campers........what do u do when u wanna go the toilet?? LOL.....serious answers only!! thanx

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I live in the American southwest, so I can speak to my experience here.

Take plenty of water and/or water filter if there's a source nearby
Take warm clothing because the desert gets cold at night
Watch out for scorpions, rattlesnakes and spiders
Don't be in exposed areas during thunderstorms because lightning is a real danger
Don't spend much time in dry riverbeds if there are storm clouds on the horizon
Take protection against the sun: hat, sun glasses, clothing
Take a scarf for each of you

Take the following survival items:
- whistles
- short wave radio and/or long range walkie talkies
- flares
- topographic map, compass and GPS
- good hunting knife
- signalling mirror
- extra rope

If your truck breaks down and you have to hike to the nearest town, then you'll need backpacks to carry your survival items and food.

The biggest danger in the desert is dehydration. The next biggest is getting lost.

One more thing: if you're going to spend much time walking around - I recommend long boots to protect your feet and lower legs from cactus, snakes, rocks, etc.

What are the best campsites in Colorado?

pink.lemon

for a bunch of teen girls...& i'm kind of apprehensive about the whole dirty camping thing. but i'm willing to go if its pretty...i like the idea of a pretty lake as long as it doesnt have mosquitos...

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what part of the state will you be going to?
there are several great places to camp in the cortez, mancos area of the state. ( close to the four corners yet still in the san juan range) Joe moore is great for fishing and hiking and they have bathrooms without showers. and the best part is it's totally free to camp there! just a few miles from the towns of mancos and dolores.
if you like kayaking or canoeing then a camp spot in durango would be you best bet. most spots are level enough for a good sized tent no matter which area you go to. some are very low cost to free in price so you girls will have more money for snacks and drinks!
you mentioned the dirtyness of camping, yeah it can be a little bothersome but if you let that stop you you'll never be able to enjoy the outdoors. a couple of tips for keeping dirt out of the tents and sleeping bags; do not wear your shoes/ boots inside the tent take them off before you go inside. if you do get some dirt inside be sure to sweep it out as soon as you notice it.
happy camping kids!

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Looking for a semi - secluded tent camping spot in Western PA?

adas

Hi I live in Pittsburgh and want to go camping in a semi-secluded area with some type of water (creek, river, pond, lake) for fishing and to be able to have a camp fire at night drinking a few beers. Most places around me or that I know of all the camping spots are right next to each other, that are run by the state, which means no drinking at night by the fire and your super close to the next camper . I want a place that I can camp and not be near people. Anyone know any within a 2 hour radius? I'd be willing to pay a fare amount of money to have this.
Also, we would like to go 9/2/2011 -9/4/2011.
Any help or suggestions would be much appreciated!
Thanks!!

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yes, plenty of places in Allegheny National Forest but you need to be willing to hike back in a few miles for a secluded area. The John P Saylor Trail about 2 hours east near Johnstown is a nice 13 miles loop with a lot of pretty tent sites along it including some streamside (though I doubt there is much to fish for). No charge to camp there but also no services (like toilets or drinking water.) You'll have to pack in all you need..

Bear in mind this is a holiday weekend and you may not be able to be terribly picky about being "secluded" or snagging the most desirable spots, especially if you plan on a drive-up site. Nearly everyone wants to camp by the water and any site with good fishing is likely to already have people laying claim to it. You might want to consider renting a canoe and going down Tionesta Creek up in the Allegheny Forest. Lots of cool campsites on sandbars along there and no one will bother you.

Another option is about 2 hours south of the 'Burgh in Coopers Rock state park in West Virginia. There is camping in the park itself (if you are discreet about your alcohol use, not whooping naked around the fire, you are not likely to be bothered) and also more relaxed camping across the highway from the park (same exit but go the other way) at Chestnut Ridge campground. It's a developed large private camping area with some cabins and a stocked lake, but there are also some wooded primitive areas where you can have a bit of privacy.

Check the PA DCNR website for recommendations on fishing. Since I don't fish I am not an expert on areas that would be best for that.

v festival 2011 tips?

jamiedodge

going red camp for v 2011

any tips on how to survive! things to take and not take how to keep my stuff safe?

and is it a good atmosphere? apparantly red camp is propa manic, is that a good manic or bad manic lol

any other tips will be helpfull thanks :)

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all the campsites are manic, don't take any valuables, theres always a good atmosphere, dont leave stuff in your tent, only take as much money as you need, prepare to wait to use the bog, and they are disgusting, dont set your tent up any where near them, maybe have a flag on your tent so you recognise it, dont pitch it too near to a pathway as people may fall on it, pack extra toilet roll, antibacterial hand gel, face wipes for a wash, i wouldnt use the showers, a cup of tea costs about 2-3 quid so maybe take a kettle (non electric obvs) and a camping stove and some food cos food costs about 6 , no matter what it is. take some water, and some headache tablets, mouthwash, make sure your house keys are safe, you dont want to get home and find you've lost them. Dont worry about what you wear, its not a fashion show. Take some wellies, they cost a bomb there, dont go on the fairground, its a rip off, buy loads of beer tokens at once, you have to buy them, then queue for a drink, the queues get huge. Do buy a programme, it tells u what time bands are on, and make sure you get there to see bands early, have fun.

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